Memorable moments in Apple Cup history

November 28, 2014

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1981: Washington 23, Washington State 10 (Husky Stadium)

The stakes were high in 1981, with both teams poised to go to the Rose Bowl with a victory. In arguably the most anticipated Apple Cup ever, the No. 17 Huskies prevailed over the No. 14 Cougars in Seattle, sending WSU to the Holiday Bowl instead of Pasadena. The Cougars of Washington State lost to the Cougars of Brigham Young 38-36 in the bowl game. Meanwhile, the Huskies blew out Iowa 28-0 in the Rose Bowl that season.

Seattle P-I archives

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1981: Washington 23, Washington State 10 (Husky Stadium)

The stakes were high in 1981, with both teams poised to go to the Rose Bowl with a victory. In arguably the most anticipated Apple Cup ever, the No. 17 Huskies prevailed over the No. 14 Cougars in Seattle, sending WSU to the Holiday Bowl instead of Pasadena. The Cougars of Washington State lost to the Cougars of Brigham Young 38-36 in the bowl game. Meanwhile, the Huskies blew out Iowa 28-0 in the Rose Bowl that season.